The premier cowboy competition is the National Rodeo Finals held in Las Vegas. This year the dates are December 3-12 and the actual event is held at the Thomas Mack center on the campus of the University of Las Vegas. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), is governing authority for…
My friend Douglas Magnus is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is known for not only his silversmith work but also for photography, painting and jewelry. A real contemporary talent! Nothing is outsourced, nothing is produced in other parts of the world, and no compromises are made in quality….
From the Friends of Rodeo website: “THE HISTORY OF FRIENDS OF RODEO By Linda Burdick, Executive Director “Rodeo’s history is dotted with random charges of cruelty to animals – charges that rodeo people considered to be absurd and that most found easy to disregard as relevant or important. “Concerns among…
Famous silversmith Matt Hackett lives in Richmond, Texas. He is the sole provider of buckles for the Texas Rangers and has made buckles for both the Bush presidents. He’s known for his superb workmanship. Besides being a friend, I’m also a dealer for his buckles. You can find some of…
One of the most important endurance races is the Tevis Cup Ride in California which this year starts on August 1st. From the Tevis Cup website: “The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is the oldest modern day endurance ride, having been held annually since 1955….
